We are aware of unsubstantiated claims circulating on social media suggesting that affordably priced silicone pigments are inherently inferior, imitation, or "fake" products.

Let us be absolutely clear:

✅ SilcPro™ pigments are genuine, original formulations – not copies, not imitations, not counterfeits of any existing brand.

✅ Selling counterfeit products is illegal under UK law – Mott & Gido Ltd is a registered, compliant UK business (Company No. 15076759) and would never engage in illegal activity.

✅ Affordable does not mean inferior – Our competitive pricing reflects efficient UK manufacturing and our commitment to making professional-grade materials accessible to all artists, not a compromise on quality.

✅ We manufacture our own products – SilcPro™ is our proprietary brand, developed and produced in the UK to professional artist standards.

If anyone makes specific claims that our products are "fake," "counterfeit," or "imitations," we invite them to:

Provide evidence to support their claims, or

Retract their statements immediately.

Vague warnings about "cheap products" without naming specific brands or providing evidence are designed to mislead consumers and restrict market competition.

We stand behind every bottle of SilcPro™ we sell. Our pigments are tested, genuine, and manufactured to the highest standards. We welcome any legitimate questions about our products and are happy to provide full transparency about our formulations, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.

Your right to choose quality products at fair prices should never be undermined by unsubstantiated fear-mongering.

A silicone paint base is a specially formulated silicone medium used to carry pigments so they can be applied to silicone surfaces. On its own, a pigment is simply a colourant; it requires a compatible paint base to bond correctly to silicone and cure as intended.

Silicone pigments are mixed into a paint base so the colour can be applied in controlled layers for blushing, mottling, shading, and detailing. Without a paint base, pigments cannot be used as paint and may not adhere or perform correctly.

There are a number of different silicone paint base systems available, and artists often choose a system based on their own experience, working methods, and the silicone they are using. For this reason, there is no single “best” system, and different artists may use different products with equally good results.

Mott & Gido Ltd do not supply silicone paint bases. However, we provide compatibility guidance so customers understand that pigments must be used with a suitable A & B silicone paint system and should always be tested with their chosen materials before use.

For customers seeking further information about silicone paint base systems, Bentley Advanced Materials are the UK distributor for Smooth-On products.